tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119681802024-03-23T11:52:55.181-06:00A Mom's Memories: A Military Wife's Everyday ExperiencesA Mom's everyday thoughts and experiences.Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541945304352662139noreply@blogger.comBlogger290125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-23482351109906456062015-01-03T13:40:00.001-07:002015-01-03T13:40:45.370-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey everyone! In an effort to pull all my blogs under one roof (wow - I have been a bit of a Blog Collector!), I am consolidating everything at:</span><br />
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Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541945304352662139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-42675006085187843132013-09-20T15:14:00.000-06:002013-09-20T15:14:02.335-06:00WOW. I finally got back here... To make a long story short I had to change these blogs over to a new Google account. It took me getting my gallbladder taken out and a week off work to get the time to do it... So here we are again! I moved all three blogs over:<br />
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Everyone knows Gary Sinise, the actor. But Wednesday Hero is profiling Gary Sinise, the patriot. Since 2004, Sinise has been playing for our troops around the world with the <a href="http://www.ltdanband.com/">Lt. Dan Band</a> as well as for charities and benefits. In 2004 he, along with author Laura Hillenbrand, founded <a href="http://www.operationiraqichildren.org/">Operation Iraqi Children</a>, now known as Operation International Children, to get school supplies to children children in Iraq. The program has since expanded to help children around the world. He serves as the national spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial raising awareness for the memorial and other veterans' services. And in 2010 Sinise started the <a href="http://www.garysinisefoundation.org/">Gary Sinise Foundation</a> to honor defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need</span></i></center><br />
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<center><img alt="Sgt. Jimmie Begay" border="1" src="http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4052/sgtjimmiebegay.jpg" /></center></img><center><i>Sgt. Jimmie Begay <br />86 years old from Sawmill, Arizona <br />1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion <br />February 1, 2012<br /><br /><img alt="U.S. Marines" src="http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/1228/marinessh9.jpg" /></img> <br /><br />The Navajo Nation has lost another <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2005/12/wednesday-heroesthis-weeks-wednesday.html">code talker</a>. Sgt. Jimmie Begay passed away Wednesday night at Tsehootsoi Medical Center in Fort Defiance at the age of 88 from a head injury he sustained after a fall. Sgt. Begay enlisted in the Marines in 1942 when he was 17 years old.<br /></i>Sadly there isn't much information on Sgt. Begay, but you can read more about him <a href="http://www.navajotimes.com/news/2012/0212/020212begay.php">here</a>. <br /><br />These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero. <br /><br /><span style="color: red;">Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</span> <br /><br /><b>This post is part of Wednesday Hero. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</b> </center><center><img alt="Wednesday Hero Logo" border="1" src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8360/whlogo.jpg" /></center></img>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-53593171934835162162012-01-18T02:48:00.001-07:002012-01-18T02:48:00.466-07:00Wednesday Hero: 1/18/2012<br />
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<center><img alt="Capt. Eddie S. Ray" border="1" height="269px" src="http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5739/capteddiesray.jpg" width="320px" /></center></img><center><i>Capt. Eddie S. Ray<br />57 years old from Seattle, Washington <br />Company B, 1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion, <br />Task Force Shepherd, 1st Marine Division<br /><br /><img alt="U.S. Marines" src="http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/1228/marinessh9.jpg" /></img> <br /><br />The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Eddie S. Ray, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as Commanding Officer, Company B, First Light Armored Infantry Battalion, Task Force Shepherd, FIRST Marine Division, in the Emirate of Kuwait on 25 February 1991. During the early morning hours of G+1 of Operation Desert Storm, an Iraqi mechanized division counter-attacked elements of the FIRST Marine Division in the vicinity west of the flame and smoke engulfed Burgan Oil Fields in Southeastern Kuwait. As dense black smoke shrouded the battlefield, an Iraqi mechanized brigade engaged the FIRST Marine Division Forward Command Post security forces. During the ensuing intense ten hour battle, Captain Ray repeatedly maneuvered his Light Armored Vehicle Company in harm's way, skillfully integrating his Light Armored Infantry weapons, reinforcing TOW's, and AH-1W Attack Helicopters to decisively defeat main Iraqi counter-attacks. Leading from the front and constantly exposed to large volumes of enemy fire, Captain Ray led swift, violent attacks directly into the face of the vastly larger enemy force. These attacks shocked the enemy, destroyed 50 enemy Armored Personnel Carriers, and resulted in the capture of over 250 Iraqi soldiers. Operating perilously close to the attacking enemy, Captain Ray's courage, composure under fire, and aggressive war fighting spirit were instrumental in the defeat of a major enemy effort and the successful defense of the Division Forward Command Post. By his outstanding display of decisive leadership, unlimited courage in the face of heavy enemy fire, and utmost devotion to duty, Captain Ray reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.</i>These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero. <br /><br /><span style="color: red;">Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</span> <br /><br /><b>This post is part of Wednesday Hero. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</b> </center><center><img alt="Wednesday Hero Logo" border="1" src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8360/whlogo.jpg" /></center></img>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-15730504041796390012012-01-04T05:24:00.000-07:002012-01-04T05:24:01.117-07:00Wednesday Hero: 1/4/2012<br />
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<br /><br />The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Loren Douglas Hagen, United States Army (Reserve), for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as the team leader of a small reconnaissance team with the U.S. Army Training Advisory Group, in action against enemy aggressor forces while operating deep within enemy-held territory in the Republic of Vietnam, on 7 August 1971. At approximately 0630 hours on the morning of 7 August 1971 the small team came under a fierce assault by a superior-sized enemy force using heavy small arms, automatic weapons, mortar, and rocket fire. First Lieutenant Hagen immediately began returning small-arms fire upon the attackers and successfully led this team in repelling the first enemy onslaught. He then quickly deployed his men into more strategic defense locations before the enemy struck again in an attempt to overrun and annihilate the beleaguered team's members. First Lieutenant Hagen repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire directed at him as he constantly moved about the team's perimeter, directing fire, rallying the members, and resupplying the team with ammunition, while courageously returning small arms and hand grenade fire in a valorous attempt to repel the advancing enemy force. The courageous actions and expert leadership abilities of First Lieutenant Hagen were a great source of inspiration and instilled confidence in the team members. After observing an enemy rocket make a direct hit on and destroy one of the team's bunkers, First Lieutenant Hagen moved toward the wrecked bunker in search for team members despite the fact that the enemy force now controlled the bunker area. With total disregard for his own personal safety, he crawled through the enemy fire while returning small-arms fire upon the enemy force. Undaunted by the enemy rockets and grenades impacting all around him, First Lieutenant Hagen desperately advanced upon the destroyed bunker until he was fatally wounded by enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, First Lieutenant Hagen's courageous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, at the cost of his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon him and the United States Army.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
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<center><a href="http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8209/arenesenwarrensugg.jpg"><img alt="Marguerite Gene Arenesen, George Warren & Thomas M. Sugg" height="286px" src="http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8209/arenesenwarrensugg.jpg" width="430px" /></a><br />Click Image For Full Size</center></img><center><i>Marguerite Gene Arenesen (left) a member of the Coast Guard in World War II, George Warren (standing), a Canadian-born immigrant who became a naturalized American citizen at age 17 and joined the Army Air Corps shortly after the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and Thomas M. Sugg, a Navy veteran, share a moment in front of a Christmas tree at the Veterans Home in Barstow, California.<br /></i>Photo Courtesy <a href="http://www.usmc.mil/">United States Marine Corps</a> Taken By Keith Hayes <br /><br />These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero. <br /><br /><span style="color: red;">Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</span> <br /><br /><b>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</b> </center><center><img alt="Wednesday Hero Logo" border="1" src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8360/whlogo.jpg" /></center></img>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-35589744050050452622011-12-07T05:01:00.001-07:002011-12-07T05:01:00.494-07:00Wednesday Hero: 12/7/11<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This Post Was Written By </span><a href="http://www.thepinkflamingoblog.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cindy</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <br /><br />Pearl Harbor was originally a shallow embankment called Wai Momi (Pearl Water) or Pu'rloa (long Hill). It was considered the home of the shark goddess, Ka'ahupahua, and her brother, Kahiuka. Tradition says that Keaunui, the legendary chief of the Ewa chiefs is the one w ho created a navigable channel near the present day Pu'uloa saltworks. The estuary known as "Pearl River" was then accessible to shipping. It was never used for large shipping because of the shallow entrance. As whaling and trading began to use the islands as a half-way point in the Pacific, by 1820 the US was looking for a major harbor. It was not until the turn of the century that Pearl Harbor began to be refitted for larger naval vessels. </span><a href="http://www.cnic.navy.mil/PearlHarbor-Hickam/index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The naval base</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> we know today was formally opened when the dry dock was open to flooding on August 21, 1919. As early as February 1, 1933, the Navy staged a mock attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. The exercise was a disaster. Even in 1933 it was known that Pearl Harbor's defenses were considered, after the mock attack by Japan, a failure. It makes the events of December 7, 1941 even more heart-wrenching. The War Department knew the attack was coming. They did not know when. They did not realize that Pearl Harbor, which was basically a sitting duck, was to be the location of the attack. It was assumed the attack would come in the Philippines. </span><br />
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<br />October 22, 2011<br /><br /> <img alt="U.S. Army" src="http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6231/armycl8.gif" /><br /><br /> On Saturday, October 22, 2011, three United States Soldiers were killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. They were <a href="http://fayobserver.com/articles/2011/10/24/1132251?sac=Mil">1st Lt. Ashley White</a>, 24, 230th Brigade Support Battalion, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina National Guard; <a href="http://bluestarchronicles.com/2011/10/26/kristoffer-domeij-decorated-army-ranger-killed-in-afghanistan-photos/">Sgt. First Class Kristoffer B. Domeij</a>, 29; and <a href="http://www.gazette.com/articles/killed-127232-ranger-army.html">Pfc. Christopher Horns</a>, 20, both with 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
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<center><img alt="Sgt. James Hinson" border="1" src="http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4092/sgtjameshinson.jpg" /></center></img><center><i>Sgt. James Hinson<br /><br /><img alt="U.S. Marines" src="http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/1228/marinessh9.jpg" /><br /></img><br />Sgt. James Hinson, Marine Barracks Washington motor transportation operator, prepares a dish for a homeless person during a So Others Might Eat volunteer event in northwest Washington, D.C., Oct. 20, 2011. Fifteen Barracks Marines volunteered to assist the SOME staff in feeding homeless men and women from the nation's capitol region.<br /></i>These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero. <br /><br /><span style="color: red;">Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</span> <br /><br /><b>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</b> </center><center><img alt="Wednesday Hero Logo" border="1" src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8360/whlogo.jpg" /></center></img>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-13821132459934208762011-10-18T06:01:00.001-06:002011-10-18T20:11:07.633-06:00Wednesday Hero 10/19/2011<br />
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<br />May 28, 1922 - October 3, 2011<br /><br /> <img alt="U.S. Navyy" src="http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5954/navyj.png" />
<br /><br /> When Dick Biedermann asked the organizing committee of the Oklahoma Honor Flights how much more was needed to be raised he was told $10,000. His response was "Piece of cake. I can raise that". And in only four weeks he did just that. In fact, he raised $16,000 and in doing so was able to help send 105 of his fellow WWII veterans to D.C. to see the national WWII Memorial back in February of this year. He was scheduled to go with them but he had taken a fall the week before and was unable to go. But this was nothing new for the retired Naval Lieutenant. He was always helping others. The Ronald McDonald House, the United Way, the Tulsa Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association and so on. He saw it as his mission.
Sadly, Richard (Dick) Biedermann passed away on October 3 after a long battle with heart disease. He was buried on October 6 with full military honors by the VFW and Patriot Guard Riders.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
You can read more about Dick Biedermann <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/ourlives/article.aspx?subjectid=58&articleid=20111012_11_A11_CUTLIN8827">here</a> and view his obituary <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/ourlives/article.aspx?subjectid=426&articleid=20111004_Ob_obsl_8211575">here</a>. </div>
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<br />83 years old from Inverness, Florida
<br />VMF-311, Marine Aircraft Group 33 <br />(MAG-33)
August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002<br /><br /> <img alt="U.S. Marines" src="http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/1228/marinessh9.jpg" /><br /> <br />Everyone knows Ted Williams as one of the greatest Baseball players of all time, but many may not know that he also served his country during W.W.II and Korea. Williams joined the V-5 program to became a Naval aviator after enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1942. He received his pilots wings two years later in 1944. He never saw action as Japan surrendered as he was in Pearl Harbor awaiting orders. He did, however, in the Marine Forces Reserves and was later recalled in to active duty during the Korean War. He flew 39 combat missions before being hospitalized with pneumonia which resulted in the discovery of an inner ear infection that ultimately disqualified him from flight status.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
You Can Read More About Williams <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Williams#Military_service">here</a> and <a href="http://www.militarymuseum.org/Williams.html">here</a>
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<br /> Second Lt. Perla Kimes has her bars of gold pinned on during a commissioning<br /> ceremony this summer at the Leader Development and Assessment Course <br />on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /> Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Sha'Quanda Jacobs rings the bell during commemoration ceremony of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States at Naval Air Station Oceana.</i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />1899? - 1971<br /> <img alt="U.S. Marines" src="http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/1228/marinessh9.jpg" />
<br /> Seven years shy of a century later, Russell E. Tucker Sr. got his due Friday at a ceremony where he was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds he suffered as a Marine in World War I.
In June of 1918 Russel Tucker and his fellow Marines marched into German machine gun fire in Belleau, France and drove the enemy back. Russel, then only 19-years-old, was shot in the temple and in the right hand losing part of his knuckle on his index finger. But because there was no such award as the Purple Hart at the time it's taken almost a century for it to finally be awarded.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
You can read more about Russel Tucker, Sr. <a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/city/article520938.ece">here</a>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-47318383387071003252011-08-17T05:01:00.000-06:002011-08-17T05:01:59.934-06:00Wednesday Hero: 8/17/2011<br />
<center><img alt="Fallen Heroes" border="1" src="http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9061/fallenhero.jpg" /></center><center><i><br /></i><i>On Saturday, August 6th, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down over Wardak province, Afghanistan killing 30 United States servicemen. It was the largest single day loss of life since the war began. Killed were:<br /><b><br />U.S. Navy</b>
<br /><br /> Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, 32, of Shreveport, La.
<br />Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer <br />(SEAL) Louis J.
Langlais, 44, of Santa Barbara, Calif.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) <br />Thomas A.
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<br /> Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer <br />(Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) <br />Kraig M.
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<br /> Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL)<br /> Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford, Conn.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) <br />John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis, Minn.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) <br />Kevin A. Houston, 35, of West Hyannisport, Mass.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) <br />Matthew D. Mason, 37, of Kansas City, Mo.<br /> Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) <br />Stephen M. Mills, 35, of Fort Worth, Texas
<br /> Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Chief Petty Officer<br /> (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist/Diver) <br />Nicholas H. Null, 30, of Washington, W.Va.<br /> Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) <br />Robert J. Reeves, 32, of Shreveport, La.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) <br />Heath M. Robinson, 34, of Detroit, Mich.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) <br />Darrik C.
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<br /> Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Parachutist) <br />Christopher G. Campbell, 36, of Jacksonville, N.C.<br /> Information Systems Technician Petty Officer 1st Class <br />(Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist)<br /> Jared W. Day, 28, of Taylorsville, Utah<br /> Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare
Specialist) <br />John Douangdara, 26, of South Sioux City, Neb.
<br /> Cryptologist Technician (Collection) Petty Officer 1st Class <br />(Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) Michael J. Strange, 25, of Philadelphia, Pa.<br /> Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class <br />(SEAL/Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) <br />Jon T. Tumilson, 35, of Rockford, Iowa
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) <br />Aaron C.
Vaughn, 30, of Stuart, Fla.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL)<br /> Jason R.
Workman, 32, of Blanding, Utah
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL)<br /> Jesse D.
Pittman, 27, of Ukiah, Calif.
<br /> Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) <br />Nicholas P.
Spehar, 24, of Saint Paul, Minn.
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<br /><br /> Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter, 47, of Centennial, Colo. <br /> 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment<br /> (General Support Aviation
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<br /> Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols, 31, of Hays, Kan. <br /> 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment <br />(General Support Aviation
Battalion)<br /> Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Neb.<br /> 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment <br />General Support Aviation Battalion)
<br /> Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett, 24, of Tacoma, Wash. <br /> 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment <br />(General Support Aviation Battalion)<br /> Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, 21, of Olathe, Kan. <br /> 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment <br />(General Support Aviation Battalion)
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<br /><br /> Tech. Sgt. John W. Brown, 33, of Tallahassee, Fla. <br />24th Special Tactics Squadron
<br /> Staff Sgt. Andrew W. Harvell, 26, of Long Beach, Calif. <br />24th Special Tactics Squadron
<br /> Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, 28, of York, Pa. <br />24th Special Tactics Squadron<br /><br /></i></center><center></center><center></center><center></center>
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<br />November 9, 1944<br /> <img alt="U.S. Army Air Forces" src="http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/6997/armyairforces.png" /><br /> <br />On May 16, 1945 2nd Lt. William E. Metzger was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions six months earlier. His citation reads:
"On a bombing run upon the marshaling yards at Saarbrücken, Germany, on 9 November 1944, a B17 aircraft on which 2d Lt. Metzger was serving as copilot was seriously damaged by antiaircraft fire. Three of the aircraft's engines were damaged beyond control and on fire; dangerous flames from the No. 4 engine were leaping back as far as the tail assembly. Flares in the cockpit were ignited and a fire roared therein which was further increased by free-flowing fluid from damaged hydraulic lines. The interphone system was rendered useless. In addition to these serious mechanical difficulties the engineer was wounded in the leg and the radio operator's arm was severed below the elbow. Suffering from intense pain, despite the application of a tourniquet, the radio operator fell unconscious. Faced with the imminent explosion of his aircraft and death to his entire crew, mere seconds before bombs away on the target, 2d Lt. Metzger and his pilot conferred. Something had to be done immediately to save the life of the wounded radio operator. The lack of a static line and the thought that his unconscious body striking the ground in unknown territory would not bring immediate medical attention forced a quick decision. 2d Lt. Metzger and his pilot decided to fly the flaming aircraft to friendly territory and then attempt to crash land. Bombs were released on the target and the crippled aircraft proceeded along to Allied-controlled territory. When that had been reached 2d Lt. Metzger personally informed all crewmembers to bail out upon the suggestion of the pilot. 2d Lt. Metzger chose to remain with the pilot for the crash landing in order to assist him in this emergency. With only 1 normally functioning engine and with the danger of explosion much greater, the aircraft banked into an open field, and when it was at an altitude of 100 feet it exploded, crashed, exploded again, and then disintegrated. All 3 crewmembers were instantly killed. 2d Lt. Metzger's loyalty to his crew, his determination to accomplish the task set forth to him, and his deed of knowingly performing what may have been his last service to his country was an example of valor at its highest."
2nd Lt. Metzger's pilot, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_J._Gott">1st Lt. Donald J. Gott</a>, was also awarded the Medal Of Honor for his actions that day. A <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWCEcKD1FVM">video tribute</a> to the three men lost.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /> Aviators assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 walk to greet friends and family members after arriving on the tarmac during a homecoming at Naval Air Station Oceana. VFA-81, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, returned home after a deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.<br /></i></center><div style="text-align: center;">
Photo Courtesy <a href="http://www.navy.mi/">Navy.mil</a> Taken By Mass Communication Specialist Indra Bosko
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<br /><b><br />This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.<br /></b>
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<br />91 years old from Henrico County, Virginia
<br />157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division<br /><br /> <img alt="U.S. Army" src="http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6231/armycl8.gif" /><br /> <br />In December 2009 Van T. Barfoot made national headlines when he wanted to fly his American flag in his yard but was told to take it down by his homeowners association. It's still flying proudly today. But that's just one small event in the life of Mr. Barfoot. Long before he decided to fly that flag he defended it during W.W.II.
Barfoot joined the Army in 1940 and was shipped to Italy in 1943 where distinguished himself in 1944 when, in the course of a single day, he advanced alone through a minefield, took out a German machine gun with a hand grenade, single handily killed eight German soldiers, captured seventeen, disabled a tank with a bazooka and then returned to his own lines and helped two of his own wounded squad members. All which earned him the Medal Of Honor. So it comes as no surprise that when he wanted to fly the American fly he wasn't going to take no for an answer.<br /><br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/6997/vanbarfoot.jpg" /><br /></i></center>
You can read more about Col. Barfoot <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_T._Barfoot">here</a>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
<br /><span style="color: red;"><br />We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Memorial day is here and the time has come to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">remember those who sacrificed all for our freedom. If you are looking for ways to observe Memorial Day, Carl Francis wrote a great article on his blog: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.homelandsecuritydegree.org/gone-but-not-forgotten-15-ways-to-observe-memorial-day/" target=blank>Gone But Not Forgotten: 15 Ways to Observe Memorial Day</a></strong></span><br /><br>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">No matter how you pay tribute, take a minute to say "Thank You" to those who are serving, and give thanks to those who gave all in service their our country.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-82871067268597271372011-05-01T19:33:00.000-06:002011-05-01T19:33:33.963-06:00Dave's New Gig<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />Happy Spring everone! We have been busy with Derek's Baseball season, work, and life in general. I just got back from training at Fort Hood, and Dave is now attending First Sergeant's Academy. He is so excited to be getting this opportunity. I am so proud of him and know he will be an amazing First Sergeant.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you are wondering just what a First Sergeant does, here is a great article:</span> <a href="http://www.incirlik.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123185706"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.incirlik.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123185706</span></a> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I know Dave will embrace this new position with the same enthusiasm and sense of duty that he does in his love of Christ. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"Be shepherds of God's flock, the believers who are under your care. Serve as their leaders. Don't serve them because you have to. Instead, do it because you want to. That's what God wants you to do. Don't do it because you want to get more and more money. Do it because you really want to serve." 1 Peter 5:2 (NIRV)</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">He truly does want to serve the airmen in his care. His heart and mind are in this for all the right reasons, and I am so proud to be supporting him on this new path in his career... I'll be sure to keep you updated on how he is doing.</span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">He has three weeks of some intense training, so I will pray for him that he soaks it all in and has a great experience at school. If you think of him when you send up your prayers - I would be sooooo appreciative! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-38536824900704164552011-04-20T21:52:00.000-06:002011-04-20T21:52:16.106-06:00Wednesday Hero: 4/20/2011<br />
<center><img alt="Capt. Lawrence Rollo" border="1" src="http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8748/captlawrencerollo.jpg" /></center></img><center><i>Capt. Lawrence Rollo<br /><img alt="U.S. Navy" src="http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/5218/navykp4.gif" /></img> <br />Capt. Lawrence Rollo cradles a Nigerian baby while visiting with locals during a community relations project at the Light of Dawn Government Junior Secondary School Tomarow as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West. APS is an international security cooperation initiative designed to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.</i>Information And Photo Courtesy <a href="http://www.navy.mil/">U.S. Navy</a>. Taken by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darryl Wood <br /><br />These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero. <br /><br /><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived</span></span> <b><br /><br />This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</b> </center><center><img alt="Wednesday Hero Logo" border="1" src="http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1184/whl2xp5.jpg" /></center></img>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968180.post-53929095790861256112011-03-30T08:01:00.001-06:002011-03-30T08:01:00.221-06:00Wednesday Hero: 3/30/2011This Weeks Post Was Suggested By <a href="http://mjgolch.blogspot.com/">Michael</a> <br />
<center><img alt="Cpl. Lloyd Oliver" border="1" src="http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4656/cpllloydoliver.jpg" /></center></img><center><i>Cpl. Lloyd Oliver 88 years old <br />from Glendale, Arizona <br />April 23, 1923 - March 16, 2011<br /><img alt="U.S. Marines" src="http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/1228/marinessh9.jpg" /></img> <br /><br />"Am I a hero? I don't know. Yeah. I'll be a hero. I'll go for that. Yeah." Wednesday Hero <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2005/12/wednesday-heroesthis-weeks-wednesday.html">profiled the Code Talkers</a> way back in 2005. But this week it is honoring Cpl. Lloyd Oliver. Cpl. Oliver was one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. He joined the Marines in 1942 at the age of 19 because he wanted to serve his country. Which he did, proudly, for three years. In 2001 he received the Congressional Gold Medal for being one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. He passed away on March 16 of pancreatitis. Cpl. Oliver was only one of two remaining original Navajo Code Talkers. Not only have we lost a great man, a brave man, but a piece of history is another step closer to being gone forever. We must keep them, and their place in it, alive for future generations. You can read more about Cpl. Lloyd Oliver <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/03/18/20110318code-talker-lloyd-oliver-dies.html">here</a> and <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110318/ap_on_re_us/us_obit_code_talker_oliver">here</a>.<br /></i>These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero. <br /><br /><span style="color: red;">We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived</span> <br /><br /><b>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</b> </center><center><img alt="Wednesday Hero Logo" border="1" src="http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1184/whl2xp5.jpg" /></center></img>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0